Insects and Spiders

1012 / 1998

Neon Skimmer At The Nature Preserve

On my first trip to the Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve there were lots of dragonflies and damselflies. Including this beautiful neon skimmer. Only the 3rd I've seen. Always makes me wish I had brought sunglasses with me.
Male Neon Skimmer (Libellula croceipennis)
Rowlett Creek Nature Preserve

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